La Capital MX

Probably the best Mexican dinner I've had in Charlotte! Everything is so tasty, and their dishes stick to the classics with an elevated flair! The service is always spectacular, I recommend sitting at the bar but there isn't a bad table in the place. The tuna tostada is one of the freshest, most delicious things I've had in a while. Definitely give it a try!

Service was good. Drinks were creative and tasty. The tacos were just ok. You can find better in taste and value elsewhere. The complimentary salsa and cheese dips were really good. Nice ambiance and vibe.

This has become my husband's favorite Mexican restaurant...so here we were again.We arrived around 6:15 pm...and the ambiance was more in place. I recall that the ambiance was bordering bad on our previous visit. This time, they did have some darker lighting and overhead music. However, the music volume was way too low...and all you heard were a lot of people yapping it up. We both felt they needed to drown the loud yapping noises...with more ambiant music.Again, we ordered Brisket Taquitos as appetizer to share...but this time my husband tried the Flautas, and I tried their Salmon MX. Well, the Taquitos were delicious as ever...and I tried the Flautas, and it was a bit like the Taquitos too. Now, the Salmon dish was another league of delish. This "Salmon MX" was this large cut of savory fish and shrimp over a bed of Mexican Corn. For its price point, I felt they could have included even a small portion of carbo (rice). Luckily, my husband let me have some of his rice. Even without the rice, I loved this dish. I would have loved it much more if they added a small portion of rice to this dish. I also thought the pricing of their cocktails were a bit outlandish. This time, I tried their Mango Seltzer...and it was a good choice.One last thing. I've always thought this place was gorgeously decorated. However, the seatings felt a bit off. We've been here a few times, but each and every time, we never felt completely comfortable. Not sure what it is, but the placement of the tables is a bit awkward...and/or cramped. I just can't pinpoint it, but I just didn't find the place too comfortable. Pretty, but not comfy? Still, the foods tend to be SO good here...so am sure we'll return.

Decent place in SouthEnd. Not our favorite Mexican spot but it was worth the try. For the quality of food, I thought it was a bit over priced and their cocktail prices were very high, even for the area. Our bartender, Christian (sp?), was awesome! It's a nice looking inside but even when we left around 7:30 on a Friday, it was dead.

While my first visit was STELLAR, my second visit--where I took an out-of-town guest just a couple of weeks later--was not so great. When the waitress advised my guest and I to stick to beef options because the "chicken isn't chicken-ing," my red flag immediately went up. As my guest and I were on a tight timeframe--with La Capital being an intentional inclusion in her "Welcome to Charlotte" itinerary--we continued forward. She enjoyed her rice bowl--didn't rave about it, but appeared fine with it. I did not enjoy my tacos at all --which ironically were a repeat of my amazing first order, sans the amazing part. We both took home leftovers, which neither of us ate. Given the broad variance of experiences to be had here, I won't be back. Cute location, but the food is way too inconsistent--proceed with caution.

Muy bien...Charlotte has a lot of Mexican restaurants, ranging from hole in the wall spots on South Blvd, to upscale fare Uptown. La Capital is a perfect combination of both.I was in charge of getting some friends together, along with one person that was new to CLT. So i was looking for a place with a good vibe and live music. Lucky for me Capital has live music Thursdays. Once we entered the restaurant we had no issue getting a seat, there was a nice rounded table that fit all of us. We were greeted by the most amazing host. Caela was so welcoming and knowledgeable about the establishment that we all felt right at home. She expertly navigated our table, and answered all our questions while providing excellent recommendations. The food was also top tier, I had the brisket and Lomo tacos. I will say they were very authentic Mexican style tacos, complete with corn tortillas and packing a ton of flavor. My absolute favorite was the brisket, it was so tender and juicy, and it was the perfect portion size. The table also received chips, queso, and salsa as a free starter. Not many restaurants even provide the chips and salsa at the level of La Capital. Thats why I think it's a great blend of Marias restaurant, and it's no frills style on South Blvd, with a more polished ambiance.The vibes were excellent, there was a live music performance at the front end of the restaurant. The restaurant is very clean, and the lighting is done just right. The performer was playing the piano, and singing pop/rnb.If I had one gripe, it's that the parking lot is monopolized. There is a guy saying he has to park your car. But the parking lot is the size of tennis court. So he takes your car, parks it 10 steps away from you and collects another car. When you are ready to go, he "sprints" to your car ....he also reminded us he averages $10.00 a car.

This south end Mexican hotspot is full of charm and character. The ambience is inviting and makes you want to stay all day. The cocktail I had was strong AF and definitely had to be sipped. The food was well presented and was cooked really well. I thought that the enchiladas could've had much more sauce, but I loved the rice and beans and thought they were cooked perfectly. The pico de gallo was full of cilantro, just in case you think that taste like soap. The service was good, no complaints. It was a nice evening out. There are better Mexican restaurants in Charlotte, but this cantina is great for parties and special occasions.

Great overall experience! The restaurant's decorations made it feel very warm and welcoming. Upon our arrival, we were greeted with a complimentary bowl of chips and a flight of three dips (one queso, two salsas). We all enjoyed the food that we ordered, including the chile lime shishito peppers and the enchiladas de mole. We were also celebrating a birthday, so we got the tres leches corn cake that had a house milk poured over it.

Let's start with the positives: customer service is excellent. Our waiter was charming and attentive without being annoying. He had our margaritas remade, when they tasted mostly of water, in an unjudgemental way. The chips were excellent: crisp and salty. And the Vampiro taco and Chorizo taco were very good.Sadly, the ceviche was bland and almost tasteless. The remade margaritas, while no longer watery, were not memorable. The other tacos we tried were just meh. The churros were hot but I'd swear the chocolate sauce was heated hersheys syrup, which I guess would be ok if you don't know mexican chocolate. I personally was a little horrified.I hate to give such a bad review but considering the trendy location and other Mexican food options in the area, LA Capital MX should try a little harder to make their food more authentically tasty.

Had another fantastic dining experience at my favorite Mexican spot! The food was excellent, the ambience was delightful, and the staff was outstanding. Can't say enough good things - it's consistently a top-notch experience!